CVE-2017-15316: Double Free

Published Dec 22, 2017
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Updated

The GPU driver of Mate 9 Huawei smart phones with software before MHA-AL00B 8.0.0.334(C00) and Mate 9 Pro Huawei smart phones with software before LON-AL00B 8.0.0.334(C00) has a memory double free vulnerability. An attacker tricks a user into installing a malicious application, and the application can call special API, which triggers double free and causes a system crash or arbitrary code execution.

Affected Software

4 affected components
Huawei Mate 9 Firmware<mha-al00b_8.0.0.334\(c00\)
Huawei Mate 9
Huawei Mate 9 Pro Firmware<lon-al00b_8.0.0.334\(c00\)
Huawei Mate 9 Pro

Event History

Dec 22, 2017
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:00 PM
DescriptionWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID for this GPU driver vulnerability?

The vulnerability ID is CVE-2017-15316.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2017-15316?

The severity of CVE-2017-15316 is critical, with a severity value of 7.8.

3

Which devices are affected by CVE-2017-15316?

Mate 9 Huawei smart phones with software before MHA-AL00B 8.0.0.334(C00) and Mate 9 Pro Huawei smart phones with software before LON-AL00B 8.0.0.334(C00) are affected by CVE-2017-15316.

4

How can an attacker exploit CVE-2017-15316?

An attacker can exploit CVE-2017-15316 by tricking a user into installing a malicious application, which can lead to a memory double free vulnerability.

5

Is there a fix available for CVE-2017-15316?

Yes, Huawei has released a security advisory with the fix for CVE-2017-15316. Please refer to the provided reference for more information.

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